Chapter 18

Chapter 18: An Unexpected Meeting

Angela Pov

Moments later, Christina sent the meeting address: La Bohème Café on Madison Avenue, 2 PM -Christina

Sophie glanced at the message and cursed. She has some nervel Aller

everything... Angela, you can't seriously be considering meeting her?"

"I have to know what she wants."

"What she wants?" Sophie's laugh was hitter. "She wants your husband, your life, everything you've built these past two years. Did Sean tell her about the baby? Is that why she's suddenly so eager to alk?"

I moved my hand to my stomach. I don't know if Soun told her abou the pregnancy,"

Just then, a nurse approached us. "Mrs. Shaw, I'm sorry, but all surgeries are fully booked today. You'll need to make another appointment."

For some reason, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Sophie seemed pleased too.

"Maybe it's fate, Sophie said softly. "Maybe you should think about this a bit more." She looked at my pale face. "Come ort. you home. You need rest."

Back home, 1 lay in bed trying to rest, but my mind kept wandering. The scene I'd witnessed at my thoughts - Jessica Miller's tearful defense of her unborn child.

the clinic earlier kept replaying in

Lying there, I couldn't stop thinking about what I'd witnessed at the clinic. The words kept echoing in my mind: "This is a life... this

For the first time, I truly let myself feel the reality of the life growing inside me. Not just a problem to be solved, but a baby. My baby. Sean's baby.

voice pulled me back to the present. "Promise me you won't meet with Christina alone. Whatever

her with a small smile. Thank you for

clearly concerned,

ringing non-stop. I glanced at the screen - all unknown numbers, I knew it must be Christina. Without bothering to answer any of them, I

without realizing it. A knock at the door woke me up. Looking out the window, I

Jordan is here to

This was her style forcing situations, demanding attention. I took a deep breath. "Show her to the living room. 111 be right

impeccable as always in an elegant white dress. She

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darling. Thank you for seeing me on

plate of freshly cut fruits, while Christina brought over

superiority move in, it

say, Angela, you ve trained the

tone made my stomach

like she bed the place, like she was the rightful mistress

only just recovered from your fever. Mr. Shaw specifically emphasized that you

tea instead."

shot Sarah a grateful look, knowing full well she'd said that intentionally for Christina's benefit. Sarah had been with the Shaw family for years, and her loyalty meant more to me than she

Christina's face d

smile.

car for me, but she quickly masked

move to the terrace? The view is

layout

was a subtle power play, and I knew exactly

make things easier for everyone,

and holding it out

this?" I asked, staring at

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